All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
According to a panel at the Edinburgh TV Festival
28/08/2026 … Broadcasters should not try to replicate online comedy hits – but try to tap into creators’ talents to make new TV shows, the Edinburgh TV Festival heard…
Former Netflix exec returns to the corporation
28/08/2026 … Chris Sussman has been made director of comedy at the BBC.
Up-and-comers in mentoring scheme
28/08/2026 … The BBC Comedy Collective 2026 cohort has been announced today, revealing the latest recipients of the bursary scheme for writers, producers, directors and editors…
© Steve Ullathorne Edinburgh new act competition results
27/08/2026 … Australian comedian Joshua Khoury has won the 39th edition of the So You Think You’re Funny? comedy newcomer competition.
© Prime Video Ten more comedians enter the room
27/08/2026 … The ten comedians taking part in the third series of Last One Laughing have been named.
© Channel 4 Eight episodes for Taskmaster spin-off
27/08/2026 … Channel 4 has commissioned a series of Alex Horne’s Taskmaster spin-off Your Time Starts Now, following a successful pilot.
Enormous trophy for the creator of Basil Crumbwick
27/08/2026 … Sam Eley has won the 2.
© Boffola Pictures 27/08/2026 … Diane Morgan comedy Ann Droid has been commissioned for a second series.
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